Welcome to Bikaner the Heritage City, nenowned for fort and palaces that are rated the best in the state of Rajasthan and India. The Laxmi Niwas Palace, Named after the goddess of wealth and prosperity “LAXMI” consort of the creator Vishnu was the Principal residence of late His Highness Ganga Singh. It was built in the year 1902 was design by the renowned architect Sir. Swinton Jacob in the Indo Saracen style. The exquisitely and delicate filigree and lattice works makes it a cynosure of all eyes and connoisseurs of art hailed it as one of the most picturesque palaces of the sub-continent is the crowning glory of the Princely Rajputana State. In the center a grand courtyard, surrounded by rooms and commons on all sides, has been witness to celebrations of the men folk and the woman folk, ensconced behind stone Jharokhas that over looked the courtyard, partook discreetly in the cultural extravaganzas which were regularly held in honor of various dignitaries who visited The Laxmi Niwas Palace. This palace was a favorite destination of Lord Mountbatton, Queen Mary. King George V. King Edward VIII, The King of Greece, M. Clemenceau Prime Minister of France. Viceroy Lord Harding, Viceroyu Lord Linithgow, Lord Irwin. Dr. Rajendra Prasad First President of republic of India. PT. Madan Mohan Malviyaji, Dr. (Mrs.) Sarojini Naidu, Sir Tejbahadur Sapru. Sir. Akbar Haidri, Thakur Bhaktavar Singhjl, Maharaja Kumar Vijay Singhji and many distinct dignitaries.